KAM is derived from the mission of this team, which will be focusing on promotion, professionalism, hard work, getting kids involved, being fan friendly and approachable while staying family oriented and having fun. K ( Kylie Bartorillo), A (Alex Bartorillo) M ( Matt Bartorillo) are Steve’s kids and this shows an example of how we are putting the emphasis on family involvement and fun as our theme.

After pulling an all-nighter Andy, with the help of Schutz Competition, got the 28 ready for a big night of racing.

After both cares spent the day at Limerick Hardware for its annual open house, the 28 and 221 were ready for a full night of racing.

During the late model heat race we were scheduled to be on the outside of row one, but decided to start from the back to get a feel for the track. The heat race went well for the 28 Lazer and we were ready for the feature. Starting in the back of the pack Andy entered turn 4 to take the green when there was a big pile where half the field was involved. Unfortunately we were part of the pile up and it ended our night before we even crossed the start/finish line. The car is being repaired for this weekend where Andy will be doing double duty in the 28 Late Model and the 28C Vintage Car.

Ryan and his 221 Sportsman had a much better night. He qualified for the feature with a strong run in his heat. Starting from 8th in the feature, Ryan had his car dialed in during the middle of the race where he was gaining on the leaders. After a few restarts Ryan was able to move the KAM Fueled 221 sportsman up a few spots and finished strong in 5th place.

After the races both drivers shared their adventures at the car wash. The only thing missing was Alex, “the King” giving the team his point of view.

The team is looking forward to another week out on the track. We keep on Building a Mystery…….

After the races Alex would have his Dad stop off at a local car wash, not to help wash their ride, but to let Ryan Beltz, driver of the 221 Sportsman, know how well he did that night. This turned into a weekly meeting at the car wash and has led to a partnership with Beltz Racing.

For the 2017 season KAM Fueled Racing and Beltz Racing will partner up to field a Sportsman and Modified race car. Ryan has been racing for twenty plus years as both a modified and sportsman driver. His father, who is usually his entire crew, got Ryan interested in racing by taking him to Grandview Speedway at an early age.

People are always interested how a driver picks a number and Ryan's story is no different. While with his Dad at the track he would simulate his own race. The car that he would pick to be his would be numbered 221. That number will still be on Ryan's car, with the number one being in the shape of the KAM lighthouse, a great idea by Stephanie, the wife of Ryan.

Plans for the KAM/Beltz partnership is to run weekly in the Sportsman division at Grandview and enter the Modified for special shows. There may even be a road trip to another track during the season.

Sponsors on the 221 are: Just Crusing in Harleysville, PA; The Doll House, Sunshine Café, and Limerick Harware

The 221 headquarters is in Barto, PA,, only minutes from the racetrack.

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About KAM

The Team has made many updates from the 2016 season. With the help of Chuck Schutz, the Team has upgraded its inventory with a former track champion chassis. The driver is Andy Cassel of Boyertown, PA. The Team is also switching its number to 28. Andy is the son of modified racer Wes Cassel, who drove the 28c around the 1/3rd Grandview oval in the 1970’s. What better way to keep the KAM tradition of family by running a 28! (more about KAM Fueled Racing)